Editorial photo #13417527 Environmental Issue

Air Pollution In Nepal

In Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 8, 2026, pedestrians cross a road amid polluted haze. The Kathmandu Valley is shrouded in smog as air pollution levels rise in the bowl-shaped capital. According to the air quality monitoring platform IQAir (AirVisual), Kathmandu ranks among the world's most polluted cities, with air quality reaching hazardous levels for residents. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13417527
Date taken: 8 March 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto
Category: Environmental Issue

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